New Student Orientation is an essential part of your undergraduate college experience, provides a foundation for success, and is required for all incoming undergraduate students. New Student Orientation will provide you with details about campus life, student services, degree requirements, and course registration access for your first term.
Non-degree, postbaccalaureate, and graduate students are not required to complete this New Student Orientation program. There may be orientation requirements specific to your program, contact your department for more information.
Contact orientation@pdx.edu for support or accessibility accommodations.
Sign Up for Virtual Summer Term 2024 Orientation
Summer term New Student Orientation will be virtual and take place on May 8, 2024.
Virtual Orientation Sessions are an opportunity for you to hear from PSU staff and students and get tips for a successful start at (or transition to) PSU. You’ll learn about how to meet with academic advisors and have the opportunity to attend virtual sessions that include the following topics: academic success strategies, campus resources, housing information, financial aid planning, and more.
In order to register for New Student Orientation, you must first confirm your enrollment. The enrollment confirmation deadline for Summer 2024 is July 15, 2024.
Students that miss the virtual orientation session will receive an email with further instructions for completing the orientation requirement.